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Science fiction is now science fact: There's hope for aging eyes with macular degeneration
(BPT) - Imagine what it’s like to slowly lose your vision over time - until one day you no longer can read, see the faces of loved ones or participate in your favorite hobbies. While most people a...
May 20, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Boomers turning 65 face complex healthcare choices
(BPT) - Every day, about 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. Not everyone will sign up, but it’s important to understand the importance of early choices when enrolling in...
May 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 173 173 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hearing aid technology takes a giant leap forward
(BPT) - It’s no secret that today’s hearing aids are light years ahead of the hearing aids made just a decade ago. In fact, in size, shape, and technological advances, the changes in hearing aids ...
May 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 218 218 recommendations | email to a friend
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Four health checks every woman must do - for herself and those she loves
(BPT) - American women spend more time taking care of their families, homes and jobs than themselves. With so much time invested in caring for others, women can overlook the importance of their ow...
May 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 207 207 recommendations | email to a friend
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Protecting your paycheck - for today and tomorrow
(BPT) - People insure their homes, their cars and even their vacations without giving it a second thought. But many do not think about insuring their most important asset – their income – from a d...
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 312 312 recommendations | email to a friend
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For chronic hepatitis C patients and their doctors, treatment discussions shouldn't wait
(BPT) - For the estimated 3.2 million Americans living with chronic hepatitis C, talking to a physician about treatment options for the disease now is an important first step. Untreated chronic he...
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 315 315 recommendations | email to a friend
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Baby boomers and age-related eye disease
(BPT) - As the population continues to age at an unprecedented rate, the concern about age-related eye disease comes more into focus. According to the US Census Bureau, the population of adults o...
May 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 223 223 recommendations | email to a friend
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Improving family connections with better hearing
(BPT) - Does this sound familiar? You tell your spouse all about the aggravating thing that happened at work today. He or she seems to be nodding in agreement, until you ask what you should do abo...
May 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 168 168 recommendations | email to a friend
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Health watch: Superbug infections putting more at risk
(BPT) - If you’ve ever felt sick or battled a bug, you may have asked your doctor for an antibiotic. Ever since the advent of these wonder drugs, these medications have one common goal: fight bact...
May 03, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 309 309 recommendations | email to a friend
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Surprising ways older drivers can stay safer on the road
(BPT) - For baby boomers and beyond, a lot has changed since they first received their drivers’ license, from car technology and traffic rules, to even road conditions. Many older drivers are taki...
May 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 305 305 recommendations | email to a friend
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DIY for your IRA: What you should know about self-directing
Ups and downs in the current market and recent corporate and banking scandals have prompted many people to seek ways to have more control over their retirement funds. Self-directed IRAs allow cons...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 234 234 recommendations | email to a friend
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Aging-in-place upgrades that look great and make sense
(BPT) - Do the words “aging in place” and “home improvement” conjure images of institutional-looking grab bars in bathrooms and overhead kitchen lights that could illuminate an airport runway? Man...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 230 230 recommendations | email to a friend
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